Chardham Yatra Package
Char Dham Yatra Route Overview
Char Dham Yatra covers the four sacred shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath in Uttarakhand, usually starting from Haridwar or Rishikesh and moving in a clockwise direction.
The most popular road route is Haridwar → Barkot → Yamunotri → Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Guptkashi/Sonprayag → Kedarnath → Joshimath/Pipalkoti → Badrinath → back to Rishikesh or Haridwar.
Char Dham Map With Distance
The Char Dham Yatra spans four sacred shrines in Uttarakhand. Here’s a breakdown of the road and trek distances to help pilgrims plan their journey:
Haridwar / Rishikesh → Yamunotri
Road: ~220–230 km
Trek: 6–7 km from Janki Chatti
Duration: ~7–8 hours by road + 2–3 hours trek
Tip: Start early to avoid mountain traffic; ponies or palanquins are available for the trek.
Yamunotri → Gangotri
Distance: ~228–240 km by road
Duration: 7–8 hours
Tip: Scenic drive along mountain valleys; stop at Uttarkashi for meals and rest.
Gangotri → Kedarnath
Road: ~250–320 km (via Uttarkashi → Guptkashi → Gaurikund)
Trek: ~16–20 km from Gaurikund to Kedarnath Temple
Tip: This is the most challenging segment; plan for overnight stops if needed. Helicopter rides are also available.
Kedarnath → Badrinath
Distance: ~200–220 km by road
Duration: ~6–8 hours
Tip: Drive via Joshimath; plan arrival at Badrinath before evening due to limited daylight in the mountains.
Badrinath → Haridwar / Delhi
Distance: ~300–500 km depending on route
Duration: 10–12 hours (or split across two days)
Tip: Long drive — consider an overnight stay in Rishikesh or Dehradun.
Trek Highlights
Yamunotri Trek: 6–7 km from Janki Chatti, moderate difficulty, suitable for most pilgrims.
Kedarnath Trek: 16–20 km from Gaurikund, challenging for beginners, but stunning Himalayan views.
Char Dham E‑pass / Registration
At present, Char Dham Yatra requires free online registration for every pilgrim; earlier “e‑pass” terminology used during Covid has now largely been merged into the standard QR‑based registration system.
Pilgrims can register and download their Yatra registration letter / QR code through the official Uttarakhand Char Dham portal (https://registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in), mobile app, or designated offline centres, and it is checked at multiple checkpoints on the route.
Char Dham Opening Dates 2026 & Yatra Dates
For Char Dham Yatra 2026, the temples are expected to open as follows:
Yamunotri & Gangotri: from 19 April 2026 (Not Fixed Yet)
Kedarnath: from 22 April 2026 (Not Fixed Yet)
Badrinath: from 24 April 2026 (Not Fixed Yet)
Char Dham Opening Dates for 2026 are not fixed yet; once updated from BKTC (Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee) will update on all social platforms.
Char Dham Yatra by Bus
Most budget and group pilgrims prefer Char Dham Yatra by bus, either in government/GMOU buses or private Volvo/tempo traveller coaches operating from Delhi, Haridwar, and Rishikesh.
A standard bus‑based Char Dham circuit normally takes 9–12 days, depending on night halts, road conditions, and the trekking time for Kedarnath and Yamunotri.